The Alternative Technology Centre (ATC) is a not-for-profit organisation established in 1999 on the banks of the Rochdale Canal in Hebden Bridge.

As an educational resource centre, we aim to make sustainability achievable and simply irresistible by working from a strong base within our local community to provide inspiration, accessible information and advice to improve the quality of life using sustainable means – economic, environmental and social.

What's New

STRAWBALE BUILDING WORKSHOPS

Tues June 24th and Sat July 26th

The ATC will be hosting two workshops with amazonails – designers of the winning Grand Designs Eco Home building

Course cost: £80 high waged, £65 waged, £45 unwaged

For details or to book a place, please ring the ATC on
01422 842121
or email info@alternativetechnology.org.uk

Places limited to 12 per session

PLASTICS RECYCLING WORKSHOP

Plastics recycling workshop

Saturday 21st June 2008 1 -3

An introduction to post consumer plastic recycling, with plastic bags and packaging as a craft material, using household and DIY equipment in an innovative and creative way.

Cost £30

Ring or email the ATC for details and to book a place.

Power in the Landscape

The Power in the Landscape project, carried out by the ATC with support from the Local Heritage Initiative, Hebden Royd and Calderdale Council and the local community, explores the water powered mills of the Upper Calder Valley, in particular the Colden Valley.

The Calder Valley was the powerhouse of the Industrial Revolution and the project has also looked at the potential for putting hydro power back in.

Free Low Energy Light bulbs

Have you got yours yet?
Two free bulbs to every householder 4 to people on benefits). Call in at the ATC to pick yours up.

Also SALE of Freeplay wind up and solar powered radios and torches. We have been made aware that a major supermarket is now selling these at heavily discount prices, so we, as an independent retailer, can no longer compete. We are therefore selling off the range at COST PRICE. Enjoy while stocks last.